NCIt definition : An imide derivative of naphthalic acid. Amonafide intercalates into DNA and inhibits
topoisomerase II, resulting in protein-associated strand breaks and impaired DNA and
RNA synthesis.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs
to the families of drugs called topoisomerase inhibitors and intercalating agents.;
UNII : 1Q8D39N37L;
InChIKey : UPALIKSFLSVKIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 69408-81-7;
Molecule name : M-FA-142;
Chemical formula : C16H17N3O2;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000350223; NSC0308847; 10767;